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VU53 MUW

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,513 mi
Last recorded97,513 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 MUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 97,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 91,537 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 83,433 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 75,354 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 67,015 miles

rear silencers poor condition outer skin excess corroson both fron to rear brake pipes light corroson off/s front anti roll bar link top cup split

Pass 31 Aug 2011 59,047 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 59,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 49,053 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres inner tread areas deviod of tread ( i.e.BALD)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 49,039 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres inner tread areas deviod of tread ( i.e.BALD)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 43,547 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear exhaust heatshield missing.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 38,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2007 33,054 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 33,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 26,830 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Signum?

Based on 245,020 MOT tests across 16,896 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
8,076
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
16,896
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,416
coil spring broken 10,006
Registration plate lamp not working 7,975
coil spring fractured 6,845
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,785
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VU53 MUW is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Signum models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 81,014 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Signum fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,416 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU53 MUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Signum typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Signum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU53 MUW registered?

VU53 MUW is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for VU53 MUW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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